Scientology's UK HQ angers residents by felling trees in conservation area
by Robert Booth from Environment | The Guardian on (#29BY9)
People in St Hill Green, West Sussex brand church 'selfish and arrogant' after 22 trees were cut down, but spokesman says more trees have been planted
The church of Scientology has angered neighbours at its UK headquarters by expanding its facilities without planning consent and felling trees in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
Residents close to the sprawling HQ near East Grinstead in West Sussex have accused the church of "selfishly and arrogantly" carrying out "destructive development plans before authorisation" by building a coach and minibus park before securing planning permission.
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